This week’s grouping is heavy on the classic 80’s rock material, but does include some classic Quebec music.
1. Frozen Ghost
“Should I See”
Frozen Ghost was formed in the mid 80’s, recording until their break up in 1993. They had a string of hits in the late 80’s, winning the 1987 Juno award as most promising new group. Should I See is their first entry on the list.
Should I See
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2. Robert Charlebois
“Lindberg”
Robert Charlebois is a composer, singer, author from Montreal. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1999. This song was originally recorded way back in 1967.
Lindberg
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3. Glass Tiger
“My Town”
A great classic rock song from Glass Tiger, and their 3rd entry on the list. This is the version with Rod Stewart singing in parts of the song.
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4. Chalk Circle
“This Mourning”
Another 80’s band out of Ontario. A little harder edge than a lot of their contemporaries, except in this song. Kind of sound like Simple Minds.
This Mourning
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5. Blue Rodeo
“After the Rain”
Another entry from one of Canada’s finest bands. This is an outstanding vocal performance by Jim Cuddy.
After The Rain
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Some interesting picks, here. I couldn’t remember the other Glass Tiger song so I looked it up. “Someday” was pretty popular here in the US. I totally forgot about this band. I like Frozen Ghost but maybe a little too heavy on the 80’s messaging/ lyrics.
I really liked Chalk Circle and you’re right, they do sound like Simple Minds.
Lindberg freaked me out. What the heck? I started laughing – it’s a little too off the beaten path for me. I feel his career could NOT have been advanced with video – he’s best left behind the curtain. (not to be cruel but seriously…)
And finally, Blue Rodeo was awesome. What a great voice and great song. Thanks for that one!
Haha. I am working off a list so Lindberg was next in line. Didn’t like it either but I am being faithful to my source document
Hi,
A very nice selection, the only one I didn’t really like was the 2nd one, for some reason I just couldn’t seem to “relate” to this one at all. 🙂
Agree completely Mags. I did not like that song but I was beholden to put it in the post.
Glass House’s My Town has such a cool chorus. I can picture a group of buddies howling this one out at some impromptu occasion.
Easily. Kind of like am Octoberfest drinking sing